Shelters

Hilleberg shelters are minimalist by nature, but that minimalism can offer a world of both versatility and possibilities. Some find it freeing to knowingly give up the security of a tent and use a shelter instead. Others find that adding a shelter to their kit expands the joy of their journey: on a rainy backpacking trip, a Tarp over your tent is a welcome “patio” refuge, and a Bivanorak provides a lightweight, quickly accessible way to get out of the weather while you’re on the trail. A Tarp also offers an easy way to enjoy your hike more: pull out the Tarp at midday for a leisurely lunch, or anytime you simply want to hang out, whether you’re hiking or paddling.

Mesh Inner Tents offer all the wonder of sleeping under the stars, minus the bugs, and they can be used in place of the standard inner tent as well. The Mesh Ridge and Mesh Boxes are a lighter, and more minimal, solution for bug-free camping on warm trips, and the Mesh Box 20 especially is a handy group gathering spot. Combine a Tarp with a Mesh Tent 1, a Mesh Inner Tent, a Mesh Ridge or Mesh Box, and you get a remarkably light and versatile mild weather alternative to a tent. For supreme minimalism, of course, a Tarp can be used on its own in many conditions.

Both the Windsack models and the Bivanorak are excellent insurance policies against unexpected bad weather. Both also make very effective sleeping bag covers under a tarp or in a snow cave (or in a tent). In addition, the Windsack can be used as an emergency tarp, while the Bivanorak is an excellent bivy option, and can be used as your primary rain gear, as well.

Our shelters are designed to work together, on their own, or as an adjunct to tent use. You can choose to use a shelter in a myriad of ways, limited only by your imagination!

All product features and measurement values, including tent weight and pole length, may vary somewhat from what is shown in our catalog, other printed items, and on our web site. Such differences can occur because of alterations in the design and production process and/or natural variations in the materials. Fabric dyes have natural variations, so the actual tent color may look slightly different from what is pictured here or in our catalog.